Aminah

Aminah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 254 girls in the United States.

Aminah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aminah

Aminah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aminah first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #887 in 2017, and in 2024 254 babies received the name — 5,335 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aminah in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#887 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Aminah in 2024
254
Total since 1880
5,335

Aminah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#263 in 2013
Babies named Aminah in 2025
81
Total since 1996
3,271

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aminah mean?

The meaning of Aminah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aminah a boy or girl name?

Aminah is a girl name. In 2024, 254 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aminah?

Aminah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aminah?

Aminah first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #887 in 2017, and 254 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].